Investing in our Colleagues
This week, HCA Healthcare announced a large-scale Investing in our Colleagues initiative, which includes $50 million in nursing equipment to address issues raised by colleagues, improve the work environment and support our commitment to patient care.
Thanks to your feedback and suggestions through regular Vital Voices surveys and employee rounding, each facility will be able to use its portion of the funds to invest where it’s needed most to enhance care delivery locally.
The Investing in our Colleagues initiative will also feature enhanced processes to close the loop after action is taken from your feedback. Watch for more information from division and facility leaders coming soon.
Care Transformation and Innovation
Recently, HCA Healthcare CEO Sam Hazen announced the development of a New Care Transformation and Innovation Department for our organization. Technological advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and telemedicine, combined with investments HCA Healthcare is making in education and other operational areas, create an opportunity for us to redesign how we fundamentally deliver care.
The models we use today have produced good outcomes over the years, but they lack consistency across facilities and are neither as reliable nor as satisfying as healthcare demands and patients deserve. To achieve this objective, HCA Healthcare is creating the Care Transformation and Innovation Department, focused on creating a better patient care model that is supported by a centralized technology platform delivering real-time clinical insights.
Today, we have many great innovations that occur inside our company, but there are many that are developed outside, too. This department will be responsible for systematically evaluating, supporting, and harvesting these creative solutions for broader implementation. As an organization that aspires to excellence and innovation, we are excited to add this timely and essential function.
Read the full announcement from Sam Hazen, chief executive officerPartnering with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation
HCA Healthcare and Google Cloud announced a multi-year strategic partnership that plans to build on HCA Healthcare’s innovative use of information technology to accelerate the digital transformation taking place within our organization. Please note that HCA Healthcare controls all access and use of our patients’ data using rigorous organizational privacy and security controls and governance. Read how the partnership will create a secure and dynamic data analytics platform to improve patient care
Giving $10 million to HBCUs and HSIs
“HCA Healthcare serves diverse communities across the country, and we know our ability to continue to do that most effectively depends on a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare. Read how HCA Healthcare’s local leadership teams are identifying opportunities to collaborate with HBCUs and HSIs.
Responding to stroke 38% faster than the national standard
Stroke is one of the most time-sensitive conditions in all of medicine. Fast treatment is crucial to saving a life. Every minute counts. The quicker a stroke is recognized and the quicker a patient gets treatment, long-term brain damage and/or death can potentially be avoided.
Learn how HCA Healthcare is improving stroke care .Supporting our caregivers' mental health and wellbeing
Mental Health America (MHA), a nationwide mental health non-profit, conducted an online survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers’ mental health and well-being. From the survey, 93% of healthcare workers reported feeling stressed, 86% experienced anxiety, 82% expressed emotional exhaustion and 55% questioned their choice in career paths. Resources and partnerships are available to colleagues at the HCA Healthcare Today blog.
MyHealthONE Provider Report Update
The Information Blocking rules from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) require all healthcare providers, including HCA Healthcare, to make certain documents available to patients. Recent clarifications of those rules required us to remove any delays in the availability of the documents to patients via the patient portal.
All planned document delays were eliminated on May 17, 2021 for pathology reports, radiology reports and procedure notes. Starting June 15, MHO will also include disclaimer language for patients to see prior to viewing these notes in the portal.
Announcing the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund Savers Program
Emergencies happen all the time and the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund Savers program is designed to help you build your emergency savings and learn positive saving behaviors. Eligible colleagues, those whose household earns at or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, may visit the Hope Fund website to learn more and determine if they are eligible to participate.
Enrollment for the program is open through June 30, 2021. By participating in the six-month Savers program, colleagues will receive access to articles from certified financial coaches, a savings match up to $40/month for six months, plus $20 for joining and linking your bank account, along with reminders to help you meet your savings goals. See the huddle card.
Nurse Care: Get Your Own Personal Coach
Exhausted but unable to sleep... a to-do list that never seems to end... feeling like you’re letting your family down… enter your personal coach. Your personal coach, or Nurse Care counselor, is just a phone call away. These professionals — licensed psychologists, social workers, alcohol and drug counselors, and marriage and family therapists — are available 24/7 to listen and talk with you for any reason.
Hospital-based nurses have access to free, unlimited and entirely confidential sessions. Reach a Nurse Care counselor 24/7/365 at 800-480-1234.
Internal HCA Healthcare Openings
New leadership opportunities are posted regularly for internal applicants. To apply for INTERNAL jobs, please go to our internal careers site. If you have an external candidate you’d like to refer, ask them to visit our careers page.
COVID-19 Vaccination Record
Did you receive your COVID-19 vaccination outside of HCA Healthcare? Record your vaccination.
Addressing Maternal Mortality
Text version of infographic: In 2020, more than 215,000 babies were delivered at an HCA Healthcare hospital. We're addressing maternal mortality by identifying, standardizing and scaling a set of best practices that pave the way for a healthier future.
July National Healthcare Days of Recognition
- Cord Blood Awareness Month
- Juvenile Arthritis Month
- Sarcoma Awareness Month
- National Therapeutic Week: July 11-17
